FOOD TRUCK APPLICATION *Please Note: There is a $15 non-refundable Application Processing Fee included in booth cost. Applications submitted with credit card payment will be charged an additional Regonline Service Fee of $4.75 plus 3.95% of your total purchase. If you have any questions regarding this please contact Exhibitor Relations exhibitors@chicagoevents.com *Festival Participation Requirement- Truck MUST be a city of Chicago licensed Mobile Food Vehicle. *Engines must be turned off while participating in festival. Shore power is required. Exhibitor Type: Food Truck APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 14, 2016 2016 Shock Top Oyster Festival Sat September 10 th 11am 10pm 10 x20 Space $1,200* * Includes Application fee, Truck space, Electricity Total Space Fee: $ *Please note: Corporations, chain stores, franchises, product brands, field marketing & promotional companies, marketing agencies, public relations firms and all their respective clients, including free giveaways and sampling are considered sponsors, and must contact Karyn Serota at 773-584-6625. Have you previously participated in this event? Yes No Booth Request: (We will do our best to honor any special request, however, desired locations are not guaranteed) CONTACT INFORMATION Contact Name: Business Name: Home Address: City: State: Zip: Business Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Business Phone: Fax: On-site Contact Phone: Email: Web site: FEIN/SSN/IL Business Tax #: Please list your 4 (four) Menu Items: (The festival committee will review all menu items after which vendors will be notified of their approval and/or denial. Menu items and/or pricing may not be changed once the menu is approved.) 1. Price:$ 2. Price:$ 3. Price:$ 4. Price:$ Music: The festival prohibits the playing of recorded or live music from your truck. All music within the festival is strictly planned and approved by the festival committee and Special Events Management (hereinafter SEM ). Unless prearranged and permission is granted in advance, no live performance is allowed in your space or truck.
ELECTRICITY OPTIONS: Engine idling is prohibited during festival. Exhaust fumes of any type will not be allowed to be emitted from trucks or generator use. If electricity is required, it MUST be purchased from Special Events Management (SEM). Please note that you are responsible for providing your own extension cords. Yes, I will need weekend electricity No, I will not need electricity Appliance Type Quantity Voltage Amps 1. 1. 1. 1. Please list ALL appliances, including lighting and sound, which will require a power source at the above event. If the volts and amps for each appliance are not correctly listed you run the risk of not having the necessary amount of electricity on site to power your booth. Voltage = the current: 110/120: house current; 220: Freezers, pizza ovens; 480: Heavy equipment Amps*: 15 amps: Normal household appliances; 20 amps: Heat lamps, electric cookers; 40 amps: Deep fryer, refrigeration *Amp rating can be found on the back of the appliance near the cord. 2. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. 3. 4. 4. 4. 4. 5. 5. 5. 5. 6. 6. 6. 6. 7. 7. 7. 7. FEE SUMMARY & PAYMENT OPTIONS: Booth Rental Equipment Options: PAYMENT OPTIONS (Applications MUST be submitted with full payment to be considered. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this rule. All payments (including security deposits) will be processed regardless of your status of acceptance into festival. Submission of an application does NOT automatically guarantee acceptance into the festival.) Please select a payment method: Cash (DO NOT MAIL. All cash transactions are only accepted at office location) TOTAL RENTAL FEE DUE: $ ------- TOTAL FEE CALCULATOR: Booth Fee $ Electricity Fee $ TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $ Check or Money Order Make check/money order payable to: Special events Management Mail to: Shock Top Oyster Fest c/o Special Events Management 2221 W. 43 rd St. Chicago, IL 60609 Credit card (you MUST fill out all the information below) Name (on card) Billing Address City State Zip Credit Card # Sec Code (3 digit code on back of card) Expiration Date: / **Credit card payments will be charged an additional Regonline Fee of $4.75 + 3.95% of your total purchase** 2016 REFUND PROCESS If the event is faced with inclement weather, Acts of God and/or any situation that threatens the safety of exhibitors and patrons, Special Events Management has the authorization to cancel the event which will not result in the refunding of your fees. 1. A $50 non-refundable administration fee will be applied to any cancelled application. 2. Cancellations made before August 11, 2016 will forfeit 50% of total fees paid. 3. Cancellations made on or after August 11, 2016 (including the day of event) will NOT be entitled to a refund. 4. If you are denied for participation in the event, you recoup your application fees minus the $15 Application Processing fee. 5. Vendor will be charged $35 for a returned check and cancellation of contract may result for charges submitted and returned as insufficient funds. If due a refund, make check payable to: Name of Business Contact Name
Completed festival application Payment for space fees and optional rental equipment FOOD/BEVERAGE VENDORS: Food Truck Vendor License Application (see the attached documentation) APPLICATION CHECK-LIST Your application will NOT be processed without the following information: *Please visit our web site www.chicagoevents.com for examples of these documents and relevant links ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (FOOD VENDORS) Due August 14, 2016 As a Food Truck Vendor you are REQUIRED to submit additional documentation in order to be fully approved by the City of Chicago and receive your license for each event. ALL documents in their entirety should be received by Special Events Management no later than Aug 14, 2016 Documents can be sent by e-mail, fax or US Mail: E-MAIL: (exhibitors@chicagoevents.com) as an attachment FAX: (Shock Top Oyster Fest, Attn: Exhibitor Relations, 773-523-6760) MAIL: (Shock Top Oyster Fest, Attn: Exhibitor Relations, 2221 W. 43rd St., Chicago, IL 60609) A: City of Chicago Special Event Food Truck License Application At this initial step in the process, as a Food Truck Vendor, you do not need to fill out any additional application other than the Event general application and the Special event food truck license application for the City of Chicago. If the sanitarian in City of Chicago has any further questions or concerns regarding your operations or menu items you will be contacted on an individual basis. Copies and examples of each of these documents are available for download at www.chicagoevents.com
2016 RULES & REGULATIONS 1. Contract Cancellation: Special Events Management (hereinafter referred to as SEM ) reserves the right to cancel a vendor contract at any time for the good of the festival, by its sole discretion or by the direction of its clients. Any cancellations by management will be refunded if vendor has followed the rules and regulations. Cancellation or suspension because of lack of proper city licensing or failure to meet or maintain guidelines will not be eligible for refunds. 2. Account Holds: SEM and the City of Chicago are not responsible for denial of a license due to any hold placed on a business account associated with the vendor. 3. Exclusivity: We do not provide guaranteed exclusivity to any vendor. 4. Booth Placement: We reserve the right to relocate a vendor when necessary even after a space has been assigned. 5. Engine Idling for electric generator use is prohibited during festival hours. Electric power must be purchased through SEM if needed for trucks operation use. No exhaust fumes of any type will be allowed to be emitted from trucks or generators. 6. In/Out Privileges during hours of event: Trucks will not be allowed to leave allocated space until festival ends at nightly designated time indicated and safe route is secured for vehicles to operate through public designated areas. (Security team will advise food truck vendors when it will be safe to drive vehicle off premise) 7. Water: Running water is not provided on site by SEM. You must supply your own fresh water. 8. Electricity. All electricity on site is portable and provided by a third party vendor designated by SEM who is licensed and insured in accordance with state requirements. Any service disruptions and/or blackouts will not result in a rebate or refund of any kind. 9. Music: The EVENT strictly prohibits the playing of recorded or live music in your space or truck. 10. Laws: Drilling in the street is not permitted. Violators will be subject to a fine of $200 and/or space cancellation by Special Events Management. You are directly responsible for any city violated ordinances and fines. 11. Set-up and Tear-down: Each vendor is responsible for setup, take down and clean up of his/her space. Vehicles are allowed on the street only for setup prior to the event and tear down once the festival closes. You will be notified when it is safe to bring your vehicle on the street. Unless otherwise noted, parking is not provided to any vendor. Load-in/set-up times are provided in the confirmation letter sent to you prior to the event. You must remove your vehicle immediately after unloading your merchandise. You are allotted 2 (two) hours from the closing time of the event break-down and vacate your booth space. Please bring the necessary assistance/manpower to ensure this. For every 30 minutes you exceed this time frame (event closing time), $50.00 will be charged to your credit card. 12. No Show Policy: Vendors who have not checked-in and/or called the Festival Emergency Number (number will be available in confirmation materials) by 8:00 am Sat. Sept 10 th will be considered a no-show. No Show vendors will not be eligible for refunds and assigned space(s) will be forfeited. 13. Trash Disposal: Each space must be left clean throughout the event and each night. Trash receptacles and bags will not be provided. Each vendor must provide necessary trash receptacles and bags for garbage inside the booth. Trash (in bags) will be picked up from the booths. All garbage left and not bagged will be subject to a fine of a $100 and/or the cancellation of participation. 14. Sidewalks must be left unobstructed at all times. It is strictly prohibited to store items on the sidewalk across or adjacent to your booth. 15. Business Conduct: Vendors and their employees must maintain the highest degree of professionalism in their booths and on the event grounds at all times. 16. Indemnification: The City of Chicago and Special Events Management, employees, related festival providers of goods and services, or any participating sponsor will NOT be responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur to the vendor, or to the vendor's employees or property from any cause whatsoever prior to, during or subsequent to the period covered by the vending contract; and the vendor signing this contract expressly releases all of the foresaid from, and agrees to indemnify each of them against any and all claims from such loss, damage or injury from participation in the event. SEM cannot and will not be held responsible for equipment failure including any acts of GOD beyond the control of the event organizer. 17. Booth Space: Vendors must use all space that they are granted. No space may stand vacant. Only three feet of space as an entry way into your place of business is permitted. 18. Event Hours: Vendors must remain open during festival hours. Failure to comply with this rule will result in the loss of future participation. 19. Third Party Vendors: You cannot resell or lease any space to a 3 rd party to participate in the event in your booth. below, I hereby acknowledge and accept all terms of this vendor application by which will be considered a legal contract between myself (Vendor) and the Event Producer sponsoring organization and or agent thereof, SEM) including all rules and regulations and understand that I am legally bound by this agreement. As a participating exhibitor, I acknowledge my financial responsibility for any damages to equipment items ( i.e. tent, table, chair, sidewall, counter, sign pole, etc.), rented from the production company or third party supplier, inflicted by myself or an employee in my booth and the terms regarding the festival or city rules and violations as outlined in this document. I acknowledge that SEM is acting as an agent for the client who owns the event and at no time is SEM empowered to negotiate fees, offer discounts or refunds. Under all circumstances unless stated in the rules and regulations, there are no refunds. (You will NOT be held accountable for rental equipment that you do not rent, however, we must have acknowledgment from you in the event that you add rental equipment to your application at a later time or rent an item on-site. It is your responsibility to inspect your tent during load-in and make management aware of any existing damages prior to the opening of the event.) 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CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF Business and Consumer Protection SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED 20 CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT INSTRUCTIONS: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. SPECIAL EVENT FOOD TRUCK SINGLE EVENT LICENSE APPLICATION FEE: $ 75.00 PER VENDOR. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO. Name of Event Please type or print clearly. Application will be returned if not completed in it s entirety. Address of Event Date(s) of Event Hours of Event Name of Sponsoring Event/Coordinator Phone Number Name of Mobile Food Vendor Contact Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection Account Number Phone Number If you do not know your account number please phone (312) 74-GOBIZ If you do not have a City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection account Address City Zip Code Mobile Food License # License Expiration Date I acknowledge that I am only preparing/dispensing food directly from a City of Chicago licensed Mobile Food vehicle (no outside booth/tent) in compliance with all license requirements: NO YES I acknowledge that I am only selling items from our City of Chicago Department of Health pre-approved menu? NO YES SIGNATURE (*Must be signed by an owner or officer) Date: Print Name: Title: CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS 2016 Permit Application Page 15 of 17